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Contents 1 Other uses 1.1 Uses 1.2 i used to use it for acne 1.3 Dosage 1.4 Bacteriocidal 1.5 Better source for information?

[edit] Other uses

I have had this medication prescribed for a parasitic infection (Cyclospora). I've also found it indicated for this purpose in a physician's handbook. Can anyone confirm this? --StarKruzr 17:44, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Uses

This is a very British-centric article. In the US, IDSA recommends TMP/SMX as the first-line agent in uncomplicated UTI. - Emt147 ^Burninate! 07:01, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

By all means edit the article to reflect that? --Gak 10:50, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] i used to use it for acne

when i was 13 my dermatoligist gave me it for acne

[edit] Dosage

How much is a safe dose? What constitutes an overdose? Is it taken once or twice daily?—Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.43.224.247 (talk • contribs) 00:17, 14 May 2007

Wikipedia dose not state dosages (see WP:MEDMOS) this being a matter to discuss with ones own physician. Like all drugs, it depends on the condition to be treated, body size, age and often if known liver or kidney disorders. David Ruben ^Talk 00:23, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bacteriocidal

Whether or not a drug is bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic depends on the organism. It often not possible to make a blanket statement about an antibiotic on this point. I suggest that this statement be removed. --Gak

[edit] Better source for information?

I'd like to add in the fact that in Canada co-trimoxazole is considered a first-line agent for skin and wound infections in patients who have a demonstrated true allergy to penicillin, but I can't find an online reference that isn't behind a paywall. Does anyone have one? --Charlene 14:31, 17 July 2007 (UTC)